Thanks txab,
I'll give that a shot later today. I'm thinking I still have an issue with the actuator itself because I've had the battery disconnected a few times in the passed for durations of time for other reasons and have never noticed the defrost working again. This has been an issue for at least a year now, but so far I've managed to keep the windshield clear. I will like to sort this out however.... What all needs to come apart to access the actuator if needed. My truck has the full jam interior, leather, full console, etc...